Check Engine Light On problems of the 2004 Volvo S60

22 problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 2004 Volvo S60. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Volvo S60 based on all problems reported for the 2004 S60.

1 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 10/30/2017

Car is Volvo S60 2004 trim 2. 4 4 door sedan fwd has 90317 miles on it. From last few weeks when I am driving vehicle it starts losing power and a warning come try slow down or shift up and my check engine light started blinking. This happened 4 times in last 1 week as the result I need to pull my car to safe place and restart that and then it runs better. This has really put me in danger to myself and other people on road. I am scare of driving the car in multiple lane roads in other lanes. I am now driving it on right lane only so that keep myself and other people safe for quick pull over if needed. Check engine gives me code p0171 and p0300. I went on line and followed advice and changed spark plugs, ignition coils and also oxygen sensor but no difference. Still car did same thing when I was driving with my family. I went on line and saw that many people have that issue with Volvo S60 of this year and model and struggling. I think this is some Volvo s 60 2004 model recall issue as it is creating accidental hazard to the owner of the car and the other traffic. Dr takyar.

2 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 12/02/2015

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S60. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the check engine light illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, restarted the vehicle, and resumed driving. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000.

3 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Volvo S60. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel rail pressure sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. Oo.

4 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 12/20/2014

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S60. The contact stated the check engine light illuminated and the engine seized. The failure had recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was exhibiting the same failures as listed in recall NHTSA campaign number: 07v226000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 187,000.

5 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/21/2014

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S60. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the check engine light illuminated. The problem recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the pressure sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer has been made aware of the problem and stated the VIN was not included in recall NHTSA campaign number: 07v226000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 108,000.

6 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/26/2013

Check engine light came on and car lost power while driving at highway speeds. It would not accelerate and displayed the message "reduced engine performance". Dealer indicated it was a cracked intercooler hose and that caused the issue. It was replace and after about two months the same symptoms happened. It was then diagnosed as a bad eletronic throttle body. That was replaced and the same symptoms happened within two months again. The car now does not accelerate more than 10 mph. The next diagnosis was to replace the complete engine wiring harness. The car is unsafe to drive because it stall or decelerate from highway speeds with no notice. It is very similar to a recall for model years up to 2002.

7 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/08/2012

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S60. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the engine stalled and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle restarted five minutes later after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the failure was contributed to the fuel pressure sensor. There was a recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 07v226000 (engine and engine cooling). The VIN was ineligible under the recall and the vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.

8 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 03/27/2012

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S60. The contact stated the drivers speed was 25 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The check engine light illuminated prior to the failure; yet, the vehicle restarted after the failure occurred. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 80,250.

9 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/02/2011

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S60. The contact was driving 60 mph with cruise control activated when the vehicle began to lose power abnormally. The check engine warning light was illuminated and the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic. The mechanic performed a diagnostic test and advised that the fuel pressure sensor was defective. The mechanic referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 07v226000 (engine and engine cooling) and advised that the recall was associated with the failure. The manufacturer advised the contact however, that his VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 92,000.

10 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 07/29/2011

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S60. While driving approximately 55 mph and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle decelerated and stalled without warning. The contact placed the vehicle in park and turned the key in the ignition to restart the engine. After the vehicle was restarted, the check engine warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The technicians stated that the fuel pressure sensor would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 07v226000 (engine and engine cooling) that could possibly have been related to the failure yet the dealer informed the contact the VIN was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 81,500.

11 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 06/13/2011

Numerous times vehicle has stalled suddenly at various speeds - all power is lost and the check engine light is illuminated. Vehicle will restart after a few minutes. Taken to local mechanic - unable to replicate issue. Found recall for 2004 Volvo S60, but vehicle VIN not included in recall. Mileage at 55,000.

12 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 04/05/2011

When turning a corner. I noticed the check engine light was on. The this happened a second time a week later, and then several additional times. I took the car to independent mechanic and he checked it out but couldn't diagnose the problem. He only speculated that it could be the pvc box, but that they were not sure it would fix the problem. The car had approximately 100k after this happened about eight times in the next 3 months, I took the car to Volvo dealer. They checked it out, and told me it may be the pvc box, but they were not sure this would fix the problem. I took it to another mechanic and who said it was the catalytyic converter. This problem has been ongoing for a year. I took the car to another mechanic and he changed the spark plugs and cabin filter. He told me to take the car to the Volvo dealership/service to have the computer reset. He said, because the car looses pressure and stalls when you make a quick turn. I called Volvo they said this would fix the problem. I took the car to Volvo to get an oil change. They told me the car stalled out on the mechanic 3 times and the check engiine light was on. They checked the car on the computer and told me the engine coils needed replacing. That was the problem. I paid for the engine coils to be replaced and some other work which totaled $1350. 00. I picked the car up on Friday, on Monday, while turning a corner the car stalled out, no power, no steering, just onboard lights. It happened again on Tuesday morning. I experienced this problem when the car was under recall. The dealership fixed it, but it seems as though this problem is occuring again. This is dangerous and Volvo should be responsible and fix these cars. There are some serious mechanical/engine problems with this vehicle.

13 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/06/2011

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S60. The contact stated that while driving, the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the failure was caused by the fuel pressure sensor. The contact referenced recall 07v226000 (engine and engine cooling) but was informed by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included. The current and failure mileages were 65,983.

14 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/27/2010

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S60. While driving approximately 60 mph the vehicle stalled and the check engine light illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was pulled over and shut off. Upon restart it operated as normal but the check engine light continued to illuminate on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where he was informed that there was a failure within the fuel pressure sensor. Over the past 2 years the vehicle was experiencing an intermittent failure in which it would momentarily fail to respond to pressure being applied to the accelerator pedal. The manufacturer was notified and he was informed that his vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 07v226000, engine and engine cooling. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 77,000.

15 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 07/02/2010

The engine light came on in my 2004 Volvo S60. The car would loose acceleration. Took it to our mechanic and he said it was the fuel pressure sensor and that it had been recalled by Volvo- recall # 07v226000. Took it to the dealer and they said that the VIN # of my car was not included in the recall. It was the same part that was recalled on other 2004 S60s. The cost was $450 to repair.

16 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/09/2010

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S60. The contact stated that several times while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle would suddenly shut down accompanied by the check engine light. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who informed the contact that the fuel pressure sensor malfunctioned and caused the failure to occur; however, the dealer stated that recall 07v226000 (engine and engine cooling) did not include the contacts VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000. The current mileage was approximately 112,000.

17 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2010

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S60. The contact was driving 30 mph uphill when the vehicle began to lose power abnormally. The check engine warning light was illuminated and the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic. The mechanic performed a diagnostic test and advised that the fuel pressure sensor was defective. The mechanic referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 07v226000 (engine and engine cooling) and advised that the recall was associated with the failure. The manufacturer advised the contact however, that his VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000.

18 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 10/12/2009

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S60. The check engine warning light was illuminated on the instrument control panel. He received engine error codes that were referenced in recall id number: 07v226000. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealership. The current and failure mileages were 62000. Updated 11/3/09 the consumer stated the fuel rail sensor is bad and his vehicle should have been included in the recall. Updated 11/05/09/.

19 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/03/2009

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S60. While driving at approximately 10 mph, the vehicle hesitated, decreased in engine performance, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact turned off the ignition restarted it to move to the side of the road. The failure occurred on four other occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The current mileage was approximately 90,000. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.

20 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/03/2009

2004 Volvo S60 engine stalls without warning, error code of "fuel pressure sensor" indicated by check engine light/onboard diagnostics. Exact same problem is already part of NHTSA recall bulletin reference number(s): 07v226000 however, not all 2004 S60 VIN's are being covered. This is an extremely dangerous situation! sudden loss of engine power/stalling at highway speeds could easily result in a fatal accident for passengers and other motorists. Volvo needs to expand the recall/bulletin to include all 2004 Volvo S60 models!.

21 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 04/16/2007

The contact owns a 2004 Volvo S60. The contact attempted a turn when the vehicle independently decelerated and stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer suggested that the fuel injectors and throttle body be cleaned, which was completed. The failure recurred within a few months with the illumination of the check engine light. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the vehicle was diagnosed indicating that the air pressure was inaccurate or there was a fuel leak. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure progressed. The contact inquired with the manufacturer in regards to NHTSA campaign id number: 07v226000 (engine and engine cooling) but was advised that her VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 79,245 and the current mileage was approximately 116,000.

22 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 11/09/2000

2004 Volvo S60 regularly serviced by Volvo. Bought new, well maintained, exc cond, & oil changed ever 3000 miles. Only 68k miles presently but many problems since bought new. #1) replacing burned out rear/front headlight bulbs constantly. #2) check engine light came on before 40k miles. Wasn't too concerned at first because only issue I seemed to have was hesitation somewhat when accelerating after being parked. Until one day veh wouldn't accelerate beyond a roll after being stopped for red light. A few days later driving approx 50 mph uphill car stopped accelerating and stalled. Both times I was able to roll to side of road, restart & make it home. Scared me enough though to take to Volvo next day. Fuel sensor gauge needed to be replaced. When I checked if covered under recall - found my car wasn't based on VIN, another fairly costly repair. #3 - ac fan wouldn't go off one day - fan running full blast & control switch wouldn't regulate or work. Fan continued to run even when I turned off ignition. Dead battery next morning needed jump start. Ac fan modular bad - modular repair done & then fan somehow burned out due to new modular when mechanic testing repair - now fan needed to be replaced. Very costly repair once again. #3 - check engine light came on. After months to several mechanics, checking oil, etc. Told light probably just faulty. Then check oil light blinks - car had less than 1/2 qt oil & I had major engine damage. Had complete engine rebuilt & very expensive. Engine running great. Now 2 mos later & I hear a metal to metal noise/sound when making turns - preferably right hand - & coming from rght front side of car. Mechanic can't see safety issues when up on rack. Has no clue. Noise annoying and concerning. It sounds like wheel is going to fall off car. I am sure it will cost another fortune . However once repaired - trading in. I loved my car. . . However no longer feel veh is safe or depen.



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